University Of Kohat Secures AHPC Recognition, Ending Five-year Registration Hurdle

The University of Kohat has achieved a major academic breakthrough with the successful resolution of a longstanding five-year issue concerning the registration of its Allied Health Sciences programs

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jun, 2026) The University of Kohat has achieved a major academic breakthrough with the successful resolution of a longstanding five-year issue concerning the registration of its Allied Health Sciences programs. The institution has now been officially enlisted among the registered Allied Health Institutes by the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) Pakistan, paving the way for enhanced academic and professional opportunities for its students, the local correspondent of APP reported this from Kohat on Monday.

According to the details, the development is being regarded as a significant milestone under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Syed Zaffar Ilyas. With the university’s inclusion on the AHPC’s official registry, the registration process for students enrolled in Allied Health Sciences programs has been streamlined, enabling them to obtain professional recognition. Registration of students has already begun, while the council has started issuing official registration cards.

University officials described the achievement as a transformative step that is expected to strengthen the institution’s academic standing and further improve the quality of education and professional training in the allied health sector. As part of the next phase, a delegation from the Allied Health Professionals Council is scheduled to visit the university for a routine assessment and evaluation of its academic programs and facilities.

Expressing satisfaction over the accomplishment, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Syed Zaffar Ilyas congratulated students, faculty members, administrative staff, and all stakeholders who contributed to the effort. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards, advancing professional training, and offering nationally recognized programs, expressing confidence that the institution would continue to achieve new milestones in the years ahead.

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